Evenson – “How Can I Sleep” We have been impressed with the art of songwriter Evenson for awhile now. With his latest release, “How Can I Sleep”, his track toward super indie stardom is cemented. Mixing his Coldplay – esque style – which …
Category: Pop
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
Incredible Folk You NEED
Washburn and the River – “Piperville” Some days, we all need a little soothing art to comfort our lonely days. This one reminds us of some of the introspective joy we gain from acts like Fleet Foxes. The young songwriter is prepping a …
3 Tremendously Expressive Songwriters
Simon Alexander – “Northwoods” If you have yet to experience the magic of Swedish songwriter Simon Alexander, you are in for a treat. While he has quietly been building an impressive catalog of classics, his latest release, “Northwoods”, is perhaps some of his …
Three genre-blending indie pop style tracks for your weekend
Mason Daly – “October”-I am sure that there will be some folks who hear this song and make comps to bands like Taking Back Sunday or Dashboard Confessional, but I think Mason Daly deserves to stand alone. There’s a richness in the acoustic …
The Very Best Thursday Jams
Blue Yonder – “You Are the Morning” These vibes are strong. The new track from the alt-Americana act, has plenty of laid back grooves to help ease any 2020 tensions. It is soulful, groovy, and a tad psychedelic. The shared vocals are especially …
Three unique acts redefining the “pop” genre
Peach Luffe – “Golden Parachutes”-The glowing production style of this track caught my attention right away. The vocal work is really exemplary on this tune. I’m fairly certain the lyrics are sardonic on this one. I won’t dig too much into my interpretation …
Artist to Watch: : : Rose Brokenshire Calms and Impresses
Rose Brokenshire – “Maybe We’re Just Tired” In the ever complicated time we live in, the music of Toronto songwriter Rose Brokenshire is a much needed balm for battered minds. The relevantly titled “Maybe We’re Just Tired”, is a rich expression of style …
Three genre bending tracks for those who are looking for something different
Counting Chances – “Fine fine fine fine”-The first time I heard this song I wasn’t sure what to do with it. The epic jazz vocal in the opening is really moving. I figured it was just going to be a kind of classic …
Greta Stanley Wows, Giving us an Old “New Feeling”
Greta Stanley – “New Feeling” Honestly, the music of Greta Stanley exemplifies why we started Ear to the Ground so many years ago. That feeling we got from the first listen of “New Feeling”, is something we work everyday in hopes of finding. …
